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Malawi Highest Literacy Rate

76.72% in 2018
Adult literacy rate · World Bank

The highest literacy rate in Malawi was 76.72% in 2018. The top 5 years were: 2018 (76.72%), 2017 (72.85%), 2020 (70.15%), 1998 (64.13%), 1987 (48.54%).

Top 5 Highest Years▾
Malawi Top 5 Highest Literacy Rate Years
RankYearValue
1st 2018 76.72%
2nd 2017 72.85%
3rd 2020 70.15%
4th 1998 64.13%
5th 1987 48.54%
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2018 76.72% +3.87pp 33rd
2017 72.85% +8.72pp 29th
2020 70.15% −6.57pp 38th
1998 64.13% +15.59pp 2nd
1987 48.54% – 3rd
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS)
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